1977 Chicago White Sox

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1979 Chicago White Sox	—	23	22
1978 Chicago White Sox	—	29	15
1977 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	26	19
1976 Chicago White Sox	—	27	16
1975 Chicago White Sox	—	21	20

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Larry Anderson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.33	4.12	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 231.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Brett	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.67	5.01	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 82.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Clay Carroll	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	4.76	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bruce Dal Canton	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	3.75	Average (51) — 101 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 24.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Frost	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	3.04	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 23.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Hamilton	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	3.61	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 67.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bart Johnson	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.00	4.01	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 92.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Kirkwood	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	5.18	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 40.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Knapp	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.33	4.80	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 146.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Kravec	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	4.10	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 166.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jack Kucek	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	3.63	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 34.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	2.46	Strong (60) — 13 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.46 over 98.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Silvio Martínez	Pitchers	47	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Renko	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	3.54	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 53.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Stone	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.33	4.51	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.51 over 207.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Verhoeven	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	2.61	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Randy Wiles	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	10.13	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wilbur Wood	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	122.67	4.99	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 122.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brian Downing	Catchers	16	batting	169	48	4	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Essian	Catchers	11	batting	322	88	10	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill Nahorodny	Catchers	20	batting	23	6	1	.261	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alan Bannister	Infielders	7	batting	560	154	3	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 176 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kevin Bell	Infielders	8	batting	28	5	1	.179	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack Brohamer	Infielders	10	batting	152	39	2	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Flannery	Infielders	1	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	374	113	18	.302	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	30	batting	119	28	0	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Nordbrook	Infielders	1	batting	20	5	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jorge Orta	Infielders	6	batting	564	159	11	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Eric Soderholm	Infielders	12	batting	460	129	25	.280	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 25 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Spencer	Infielders	3	batting	470	116	18	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Squires	Infielders	19	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Coluccio	Outfielders	5	batting	37	10	0	.270	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Henry Cruz	Outfielders	38	batting	77	17	2	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tommy Cruz	Outfielders	25	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	17	batting	408	121	31	.297	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 at-bats and 31 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ralph Garr	Outfielders	48	batting	543	163	10	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	25	batting	26	8	0	.308	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	44	batting	553	151	19	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 at-bats and 19 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	5	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wayne Nordhagen	Outfielders	15	batting	124	39	4	.315	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Royle Stillman	Outfielders	18	batting	119	25	3	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 345 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Richie Zisk	Outfielders	22	batting	531	154	30	.290	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 at-bats and 30 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nyls Nyman	Outfielders	20	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1977 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:22:22.940522+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.